Human Rights

Last updated: February 2016

Universally Acknowledged But Fundamentally Flawed

Human rights remain high on the world agenda but are often inadequate.

Established in 1948 human rights are now the cornerstone of western civilisation but they are often shunned by corporates and governments alike. The impact of this is embedded into many of the things we buy.

This new act will force companies to publicly report on the steps they are taking to ensure there is no slavery or forced labour in their supply chains. However, campaigners are dubious as to whether the act will live up to expectations.